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Education · Vanguard ·FG moves to ensure textbooks reach learners, tackles learning poverty
The Federal Government is taking steps to improve the delivery of textbooks to learners as part of efforts to address learning poverty. The initiative indicates a focus on ensuring students have access to essential learning materials and strengthening educational outcomes.
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Education · The Punch ·Woman born without fingerprints recounts JAMB, NYSC biometric struggles
A woman born without fingerprints has described difficulties completing biometric verification during JAMB examinations and NYSC processes. Her account highlights how fingerprint-based identification systems can create administrative challenges for people with congenital differences, potentially affecting access to education and national service procedures.
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Education · The Punch ·
N25bn First Lady’s gifts, TETFund funds pooled to revive abandoned National Library – Alausa
Alausa says N25bn in donations associated with the First Lady, alongside funding from TETFund, has been pooled to support the revival of Nigeria’s abandoned National Library. The disclosure highlights a joint financing effort aimed at restoring the long-neglected national educational and information facility.
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Education · Daily Trust ·Benue medical lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salary, promotion arrears
Medical lecturers in Benue State have commenced an indefinite strike to protest unpaid salaries and outstanding promotion-related arrears. The action may affect teaching and academic activities at the state’s medical institutions, with the lecturers demanding resolution of the financial obligations owed to them.
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Education · PM News ·
Rano Federal Polytechnic takes off soon
Rano Federal Polytechnic is expected to commence operations soon, according to the headline published by PM News. The announcement signals progress toward establishing the institution and beginning its academic or administrative activities, although details about the launch date, programmes, admissions, and facilities are not provided.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NIJ Alumni Elect Akintunde As National President
Alumni of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism have elected Akintunde as their national president. The leadership change follows an election conducted by the institute’s alumni association, although the headline does not provide details about the voting process, Akintunde’s full name, or the priorities of the new administration.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Kwara distributes 1,755 computers to 70 schools
Kwara State has distributed 1,755 computers to 70 schools, indicating a government effort to improve access to digital learning tools across participating schools. The headline does not provide details on the schools involved, the programme’s funding, or how the computers will be deployed and maintained.
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Education · Leadership News ·
11,000 Nomadic Pupils To Get Free Uniforms, Learning Materials From Jigawa Gov’t
The Jigawa State Government plans to provide free school uniforms and learning materials to 11,000 pupils from nomadic communities. The initiative is aimed at supporting their participation in education and improving access to essential learning resources across the state.
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Education · PM News ·
Under-16 candidates face 80% hurdle for university admission — JAMB
JAMB says university applicants younger than 16 face an 80% hurdle in securing admission. The examination body’s position indicates that under-16 candidates will encounter a substantial barrier during the admission process, although the headline does not provide further details about how the hurdle will be applied.
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Education · BusinessDay ·CINFORES revolution: From a PH campus tech venture to Nigeria’s multibillion-naira edu-tech empire
CINFORES has grown from a technology venture established on a university campus in Port Harcourt into an education-technology business valued in the multibillion-naira range. The report examines the company’s development, its role in Nigeria’s education sector and the factors behind its expansion.
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Education · Vanguard ·Itsekiri youths fault PAP over 2026 scholarship list
Itsekiri youths have criticised the Presidential Amnesty Programme over the contents or handling of its 2026 scholarship list. Their concerns indicate a dispute about the selection process or beneficiaries, although the headline does not provide details on the specific grievances, official response, or any steps taken to address the matter.
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Education · Vanguard ·ASUU suspends planned strike at Gombe university
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended a planned strike at a university in Gombe State. The decision means the proposed industrial action will not proceed for now, although the headline does not provide details about the reasons for the suspension, the institution involved or any conditions attached.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Education: We’re working hard to identify dropout children, take them back to school – Gung Zaar
Gung Zaar says efforts are under way to identify children who have dropped out of school and support their return to education. The statement highlights an ongoing focus on locating affected children and helping them resume their schooling, without providing further details about the programme, its scale or timeline.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NECO Registrar Elected AEAA Vice President
The Registrar of Nigeria’s National Examinations Council, NECO, has been elected Vice President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa, AEAA. The development places the Nigerian examination official in a leadership role within the continental body focused on educational assessment and related professional collaboration.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Benue SUBEB Strengthening Basic Education — Gov Alia
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says the State Universal Basic Education Board is taking steps to strengthen basic education in the state. The headline indicates a focus on improving the delivery or administration of foundational schooling, but provides no specific details on the measures, funding, schools, or outcomes involved.
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Education · BusinessDay ·N5bn fund: How CAPIS, NAPPS strategic partnership may transform private schools in Nigeria
A strategic partnership between CAPIS and NAPPS is expected to focus on a N5 billion fund aimed at supporting or developing private schools in Nigeria. The initiative could influence school financing, expansion and operations, with its potential effects on the private education sector examined by BusinessDay.
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Education · The Punch ·
LASU probes missing results, extra-year controversy
Lagos State University is investigating complaints involving missing academic results and a controversy over students allegedly spending an additional year before graduation. The probe is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the affected records and clarify how the extra-year issue arose.
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Education · The Punch ·
Nigeria lagging in girl-child education
Nigeria is falling behind in providing education for girls, indicating persistent gaps in access, participation or completion within the country’s education system. The report highlights girl-child education as a national concern, though the headline does not specify the affected regions, causes, scale of the shortfall or proposed solutions.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Poly students honour DSS boss for safeguarding polytechnics, others nationwide
Polytechnic students have recognised the Director-General of the Department of State Services for measures they believe have helped safeguard polytechnics and other institutions nationwide. The headline indicates that the students’ commendation focuses on the security agency’s role in protecting educational facilities and supporting safety across the country.
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Education · The Punch ·
LASU probes lecturers over missing results, delayed graduation claims
Lagos State University is investigating lecturers following allegations involving missing student results and delays in graduation. The probe is expected to examine how results became unavailable and whether the issue contributed to postponed graduations, although the headline does not provide details on the affected students, lecturers, or the university’s response.
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